President Clinton today met with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe for
an Official Working Visit. The President and President Mugabe welcomed
the growing cooperation between the two countries and discussed ideas
to enhance increased trade and investment opportunities. The visit is
President Mugabe's fourth to the United States.

President Clinton applauded President Mugabe's leadership in launching
a comprehensive economic structural adjustment program to bring greater
prosperity to his people. They reaffirmed their commitment to work
together to encourage efforts to attract foreign investment.

The President expressed appreciation for Zimbabwe's constructive role
in promoting democracy, international peacekeeping and regional
conflict resolution, especially in Angola. The two leaders pledged
continued cooperation to perserve peace in the region.